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AcraDyne Gen IV iAC Controller Manual
In-Cycle
Torque
Controller begins to monitor tool for angle
at a preselected threshold torque. Any
increase in angle, after the In-Cycle point,
results in a corresponding increase in
tension or clamp load within the joint.
Speed
Speed at which tool operates during the
initial portion of the fastening cycle prior to
downshift.
Spindle
A spindle represents a connection to a
handheld, or fixtured, tool connected to a
controller.
Strategy
Identifies the variables being used to
control tool during a fastening.
Threshold
Torque
Sets point at which tool is "In Cycle".
Torque
Calibration
Determines how torque values are
assigned to the electrical signals for torque
transducer on tool. Value is unique to
each tool and changes over time.
Torque Target
When the tool is being controlled for
torque, the torque target instructs
controller when to shutoff tool. Torque
target should be greater than Low Torque
and less than High Torque, this is required
for torque control.
Accept Tone
Controls tone made from handle of
handheld tools for accepted fastening
cycles.
Angle
Degree fastener rotates from snug, or
threshold level, to peak torque.
Cycle
Complete
Torque level that determines completion
of a fastening cycle.
High Angle
When peak angle recorded exceeds High
Angle, the fastening cycle is recorded as a
reject for High Angle, the High Angle light
(solid yellow) illuminates and fastening
cycle is given an overall status of NOK.
High Torque
When peak torque recorded exceeds
the High Torque, the fastening cycle is
recorded as a reject for High Torque, the
High Torque light (solid red) illuminates and
fastening cycle is given an overall status of
NOK.
High Pulse
When pulse count recorded exceeds the
High Pulse, the fastening cycle is recorded
as a reject for High Pulse, the High Pulse
light (solid yellow) illuminates and fastening
cycle is given an overall status of NOK.
Job
A Job is a collection of PSets or Multi-
stages, which are useful when performing
several multiple fastening operations,
each with different requirements. This is
convenient since the operator does not
have to select a new PSet or Multistage for
every fastening.
Low Angle
When the peak angle recorded during
the Angle Audit Step fails to reach the Low
Angle, fastening cycle is recorded as a
reject for Low Angle, the low angle light
(flashing yellow) illuminates and fastening
cycle is given an overall status of NOK.
Low Torque
When the peak torque recorded fails to
reach the Low Torque, fastening cycle is
recorded as a reject for Low Pulse, the Low
Pulse light (flashing yellow) illuminates and
fastening cycle is given an overall status of
NOK.
Low Pulse
When the pulse count recorded fails to
reach the Low Pulse, fastening cycle is
recorded as a reject for Low Torque, the
Low Torque light (flashing red) illuminates
and fastening cycle is given an overall
status of NOK.
Parameter
Set
A Parameter Set is a collection of
instructions that define how the tool should
perform the fastening process. It may be
selected from the console or device such
as a socket tray or PC
6. Glossary of Terms
